My First Month At IIM Sambalpur - Rishav Jhunjhunwala

Our induction week flew by as quickly as a wink and we were really spent by living the IIM life in just a week! We had morning and afternoon sessions which were occupied with guest lectures from eminent industrialists and corporate stalwarts. These personalities of marquee stature helped imbibe in us lessons that they had cherished from their rich experiences across diverse work functions. Overall it was a different experiential learning curve from what I had acquired during my under-graduation stint. In the evenings, we had several informal activities planned for us by the PGP 2 seniors which were interactive and fun-filled. We got the knowledge about different clubs and committees that function in the college. There were various events organized by the clubs of IIM Sambalpur viz. The Entrepreneurship Cell, Consiglio-The Consulting Club, Bears, and Bulls-The Finance Club, Emporia-The Marketing Club, and many others. The PGP I cohort were given tasks of coming up with an innovative business idea, providing solutions of actual consulting simulations practiced by different companies, ascertaining the task to analyze the financial health of a list of companies and so on. I was exhilarated when I won the first prize amongst our batch for the finance event at IIM Sambalpur.

After the induction week, our classes began with full swing. Multiple assignments and quizzes filled our appetite and sleep became a luxury we could not afford. Twenty-four hours in a day was not enough to get things done on time. So we slogged hard and pushed our limits, which is the mantra for success at IIM Sambalpur. It helped me utilize time more productively and efficiently. We were given group assignments to hone the team culture and coordination amongst each other. Each and every student at IIM Sambalpur possesses a zeal to grow and become better versions of themselves by each passing day. The brilliant minds here share the common aspiration of striving hard to transform their alma mater, IIM Sambalpur, into one of the best institutes of our country.